Entrepreneurship
Second Semester
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Month/Day
January |
Class |
Content Standard |
Lesson |
Assignment |
| Jan 7 |
M-4 |
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Course introduction and expectations.
Surveyed the textbook. |
Read Ch. 1 |
| Jan 9 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 1, What is Entrepreneurship?
Objectives:
Discuss the roll of small business and entrepreneurship in the economy; describe economic systems; explain how economics is about making choices; discuss the role of economic indicators and business cycles; describe what entrepreneurs contribute to the economy; describe entrepreneurship from a historical perspective; discuss the five components of the entrepreneurial start-up process; explain how to achieve success.
Discussed the role of government in our current political situation and its role.
Demonstrated to the students how one can dispose of personal property. |
Read Ch. 2
Quiz next class meeting
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| Jan 11 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 2, Your Potential as an Entrepreneur.
Objectives: Identify the background, characteristics, and skills of successful entrepreneurs.
Explain techniques that will improve your potential for becoming an entrepreneur. |
Quiz next class meeting. |
| Jan 15 |
M-4 |
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Continued discussion on Ch. 1 and 2. Discussed fair tax and flat taxes. |
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| Jan 17 |
M-4 |
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Quiz on Ch. 1 and 2 after a brief review.
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Exam |
| Jan 22 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 3, Recognizing Opportunity. Chapter Objectives: Discuss current trends that provide opportunity for entrepreneurs; explain ways to recognize opportunity; explain how to think creatively about opportunity; discuss ways to overcome challenges to creativity; explain ways to find creative business ideas; Identify the importance of personal values and goals in choosing an entrepreneurial pursuit; describe the rewards and challenges of entering a family business; list the benefits and drawbacks of buying a business; describe how you can evaluate a business opportunity; compare the advantages and disadvantages of starting your own business. |
Group project: Situation- you and a partner have been invited to speak to a group of high school students about he history of entrepreneurship in the United States. Prepare a 10-minute presentation that depicts the key points you want to make. Refer to page. 21 in your textbook for evaluation procedures. |
| Jan 24 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 3, Recognizing Opportunity. Chapter Objectives: Discuss current trends that provide opportunity for entrepreneurs; explain ways to recognize opportunity; explain how to think creatively about opportunity; discuss ways to overcome challenges to creativity; explain ways to find creative business ideas; Identify the importance of personal values and goals in choosing an entrepreneurial pursuit; describe the rewards and challenges of entering a family business; list the benefits and drawbacks of buying a business; describe how you can evaluate a business opportunity; compare the advantages and disadvantages of starting your own business. |
Turn in outline of the PowerPoint presentation
Busines plan project (first three chapters of the business plan workbook). |
| Jan 28 |
M-4 |
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Students are to work in groups and finish their PowerPoint projects and begin their business plan projects. |
PowerPoint and Business Plans.
Exam Ch. 3 next class meeting. |
| Jan 30 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 4, Global Economy
Described the role of small business and entrepreneurship in today's multicultural global economy; explained why the global market is important; discussed how to recognize and examine current trends that provide both domestic and global opportunities; described the benefits and risks of international trade; explained how to find the best international markets; compare and contrasts importing and exporting. PowerPoint presentation.
Discussed the fact that anyone can become an entrepreneur regardless of social-economic status or formal level of education. |
Complete page 9 an 10 in your business plan workbook.
Next class meeting exam Ch. 3 and Ch. 4. Ch.3, open book, Ch. 4 closed book. |
| Feb 1 |
M-4 |
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Reviewed Ch. 2 and 3.
Demonstrated the use of the class web site as well as the syllabus. Student were also introduced to various resources that are available with special attention to the Workforce Development web site and employment opportunities. Demonstrated to the students how several positions that are currently available require skilled labor.
Pointed out to the learner that by looking over various job descriptions on this web site, that one can taylor his or her resume with some of these key words that may be necessary for queries within organizations that maintain databases of resumes. |
Exam Ch. 2 and 3 open book. Students who did not complete the exam will have 10 minutes at the beginning of the next class meeting to do so (closed book). Any student who finished will be given the opportunity to relook their test also. |
| Feb 5 |
M-4 |
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Moved to the computer lab to work in groups in the development of Business plans |
Lab
Read Ch. 5, 6, and 7 |
| Feb 8 |
M-4 |
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Students are to read pages 94-99. They were given an opportunity to work in their groups to solve the problem on page 99, 5.1, After You Read. Students then moved to the computer lab and completed a competitive grid based on their competition that relates to their business plan. |
Read Ch. 5, 6, and 7.
Complete workbook pages 30-32 |
| Feb 12 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 5, Feasibility and Planning. Objectives: discuss the importance of defining a prospective business by writing a clear and concise business concept; describe how feasibility study can be used to test a concept in the marketplace; describe the importance of planning; identify and describe the components and formats of a business plan; list two of the key components an formats of a business plan; list two mistakes that entrepreneurs make when writing a business plan; identify and analyze various sources of information for a business plan; describe how to professionally package a nd present a business plan. |
PowerPoint Presentations (Group) next class meeting. |
| Feb 14 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 7, Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships. Discuss the sole proprietorship legal form; explain the partnership legal form; explain how the corporate form gives owners more protection from liability; discuss advantages and disadvantages of a C-corporation; explain the purpose of a Subchapter S-corporation; compare nonprofit corporations to C-corporations; explain the limited liability company; discuss how to decide which legal entity is best.
Students began group presentations on the History of Entrepreneurs. |
Presentations |
| Feb 18 |
M-4 |
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Continued with Ch. 7 and completed student presentations. |
Moved to the computer lab to complete the assigned portion of the business plans. These plans will be due on Friday. You will be taking an exam on Ch. 7 this Friday.
Read Ch. 6, there is a possibility of a quiz on this chapter during our next class meeting. |
| Feb 20 |
M-4 |
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Students worked the entire period on the computer lab with the objective of completing their business plan.
Students were informed that there will be an exam on Ch. 7 next class meeting. This exam will be closed books and no notes. |
Lab |
| Feb 26 |
M-4 |
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Exam on Ch. 7. Once this is completed, students are to move to the computer lab and print off their business plans. |
Print business plans for a grade.
Read Chapters 8 and 9.
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| Feb 28 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 8, Legal Issues Facing Start-Ups. When students have completed this chapter, they will be able to: explain how to protect your intellectual property; discuss the laws affecting the start-up of a business; explain the laws that affect employees; identify the laws that regulate trade; and discuss the tax laws that apply to a new venture.
Ch. 9, Site Selection and Layout Planning. When the learner has completed this chapter, he or she will be able to: list the factors involved in deciding on a community in which to locate a business; identify factors to consider when selecting a business site; describe the resources that can be used in finding a potential business sites; explain the steps involved in analyzing potential sites for a business and choosing between those sites; describe the advantages of starting a business at home or in a an incubator; list the steps in layout planning that are common to all businesses; describe the layout of business needs for each type of business, and discuss final details of layout planning. |
Group Project TBA |
| Mar 3 |
M-4 |
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Guest speaker: Lori Rose from International Business College gave a presentation on the career explorations, and Global protocol. |
Participation |
| Mar 5 |
M-4 |
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Completed Ch. 8. Reviewed the chapter with a PowerPoint presentation.
Exam: students may choose and of the projects listed on page 173 under the topic, Write About It. Students will have between now and the next class meeting to complete one of the projects 14-20. Only 30 minutes of the next class meeting will be dedicated to completing the test. |
Read Ch. 9, we will complete that chapter at the next class meeting.
Turn in exam next class meeting. |
| Mar 7 |
M-4 |
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Complete exam assigned last class period and then continue working on your business plans. |
Exam
Business Plan |
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Spring Break |
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| Mar 18 |
M-4 |
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Students are to report to the computer lab (rm 313) and complete exam assigned last class meeting. Students may work in groups on their business plan projects. |
Exam and projects |
| Mar 20 |
M-4 |
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Completed Ch. 9 |
Assigned Ch. 18 |
| Mar 24 |
M-4 |
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Ch. 18, Managing Human Resources. When students have completed this chapter they will be able to: identify the components of human resource management; explain how managers influence motivation; describe ways to maximize employee performance; explain the importance of delegation; explain how to assess motivational techniques used to increase performance levels.
The majority of students came unprepared to discuss the chapter so a quiz was given. |
Complete question #20 Read About it and the conclusion of Ch. 18. It must be turned in by the end of the class period. |
| March 26 |
M-4 |
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Completed Ch. 18 and reviewed the chapter with a PowerPoint presentation
Moved to the computer lab to work on business plans. |
Read Ch. 15, 16, and 17 prior to the next class meeting. |
| Mar 28 |
M-4 |
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Reviewed themes for resumes.
Discussed the importance of conducting quarterly counseling with employees highlighting job descriptions and responsibilities, strengths and areas that need improvement. When it comes to improvement utilize the "We" instead "You" pronoun. Also discussed that goal is to utilize these quarterly sessions as professional development so the employee has an opportunity to overcome all weak areas so the summative evaluation highlights mainly strengths. Too many managers are surprising their employees with a summative evaluation and never assisting them in overcoming their weaknesses. Managers DO NOT have to search for something negative to place on a summative evaluation, doing so defeats the purpose. |
On page 358, complete the Internet activity, but instead of writing a report, create a PowerPoint presentation. |
| April 1 |
M-4 |
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Discussed what to look for in an employee who is interviewing and what one should do to win at interviewing. Discussed the impact of being dedicated and motivated beyond the competition. |
Moved to lab to work on page 358, complete the Internet activity, but instead of writing a report, create a PowerPoint presentation. |
| April 3 |
M-4 |
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Moved to lab to work on presentations |
Presentations |
| April 7 |
M-4 |
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Completed discussion on Ch. 15, and moved to the computer lab to finish up presentations. |
lab |
| April 9 |
M-4 |
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Moved to the lab to complete projects. Presentations will take place during the next class meeting. Students also presented the teacher with their own assessment on the the business plan project. |
Project based learning. Business plans and shipping project. |
| Apr 11 |
M-4 |
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Quiz on Ch. 15
Presentations on shipping |
Presentations
Read Ch. 16 and 17 |
| Apr 15 |
M-4 |
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Discussed Ch. 17
Finished multimedia presentations.
Students are to create a PowerPoint project that illustrates the current situation that Americans face with consumer credit. |
Begin PowerPoint on consumer credit |
| Apr 17 |
M-4 |
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Leadership Discussion |
Lab project |
| Apr 21 |
M-4 |
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Discussed Ch. 16 with a focus on production and scheduling. |
Moved to lab to work on projects (economic presentations). |
| Apr 23 |
M-4 |
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Lab |
Lab |
| Apr 25 |
M-4 |
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Continue working on presentations on current economic situation in the United States |
Presentations
Workbook pages 85 and 115. |
| Apr 29 |
M-4 |
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Presentations on current economic situation in the United States |
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| May 1 |
M-4 |
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Assigned Ch. 21 Analyzing Your Finances. Discussed various ratios and how to utilize them to determine where your business stands in comparison to others in your industry sector. |
Lab
Prepare to conduct ratio analysis on real companies. |
